Instructors

Boxing

Western boxing is called the 'Sweet Science'. We approach it from the 'floor up'. Whether you want to fight, get conditioned, or just for self-defense... you'll train the same.

Shinbu Aikido

Instructor : Sensei Seth Black (far right)

Sensei Seth Black began his Aikido training in 1992.
Since then he has had the opportunity to study

Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu

Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo

Kendo

Nana Fufuro Ryu Yawara Jutsu

In 2006 he introcuded a powerful new style of Aikido known as 'Shinbu'.
Shinbu Aikido relies on "aiki" and appears magical.

Muay Thai

Instructor : Arjarn Doug Brafford

Thai boxing is one of the most sought after martial arts today.

The 'Science of 8 Limbs' as it is traditionally referred to offers the prospective student a martial art that literally translates itself from the ring to self-defense with little or no modifications. Utilizing kicks, punches, elbows and knee strikes, one can gain multiple benefits of self-defense, cardio, fat-burning and muscle toning as well as strength training.

Our instructors are certified in the UWMTA, USMTA and TBA.

Been teaching Martial Arts in Charlotte since 1992.

Practical Martial Arts

Instructors: Sifu/Guro Doug Brafford & Frank Hinson

This class approaches training from a weapons-based perspective as the arts were traditionally taught and progresses to empty hands. PMA draws alot from Filipino Martial Arts(FMA), Muay Thai, Boxing,Jeet Kune Do(JKD), Silat and Larry Hartsell's Grapling. These arts are very comprehensive offering the student the opportunity to become proficient in kicking, striking, with trapping and grappling. Consequently the serious student can become highly skilled in long, medium and close quarter contact.

Swordwind Historical Sword Fighting

Instructor: Eric Lowe

Eric Lowe began studying Medieval German longsword in 2013 under world-renowned instructor Tristan Zukowski of the New York Historical Fencing Association (NYHFA). Quickly becoming competitive across the southeast, his dedication to the art drove him to found Swordwind in 2015. Representing NYHFA in Charlotte, Swordwind students practice both German and Italian styles of historical fencing, competing in regional and national tournaments. In only two years the club has grown dramatically, attracting a variety of students who share an enthusiasm for swords, history, and competitive martial arts.

Tai Chi

Instructor : Sifu Gideon Pagett

Gideon began training in Lai Tung Pai in 1997. He has continued his training under Sifu Li Chi Keung, and has travaled to Hong Kong to train with his Grandmaster, Kong Hoi in 2014. He has achieved the rank of Sifu and now teaches the style to help Lai Tung Pai grow to another generation.